WPNT511 Product datasheet
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... for the first time perform at long distances. Today, most wireless adapters are only able to "listen" to 50% better performance - With NETGEAR's exclusive Touchless WiFi Security, you can with the RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511), the first notebook adapter to your Storage Central, or just surfing the web, RangeMax 240 delivers the speed you can rest assured that signal is fully...
... for the first time perform at long distances. Today, most wireless adapters are only able to "listen" to 50% better performance - With NETGEAR's exclusive Touchless WiFi Security, you can with the RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511), the first notebook adapter to your Storage Central, or just surfing the web, RangeMax 240 delivers the speed you can rest assured that signal is fully...
WPNT511 Product datasheet
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... the WPNT834 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router Package Contents • RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511) • Installation Guide • Resource CD • Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products • RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834 recommended) • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • 54 Mbps PCI Adapter (WG311) • 54 Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) • 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server (WGPS606) • 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter (WGE111...
... the WPNT834 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router Package Contents • RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPNT511) • Installation Guide • Resource CD • Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products • RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834 recommended) • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • 54 Mbps PCI Adapter (WG311) • 54 Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111) • 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server (WGPS606) • 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter (WGE111...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... antenna or transmitter. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPNT511 October 2005 Product Family NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Home English 202-10137-01 iii v1.0, October 2005 FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by...
... antenna or transmitter. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPNT511 October 2005 Product Family NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Home English 202-10137-01 iii v1.0, October 2005 FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 ...........2-1 Key Features ...2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For...
... this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 ...........2-1 Key Features ...2-1 What's in the Box? ...2-2 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here 2-3 Chapter 3 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 Verify System Requirements 3-1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 3-2 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes 3-2 WPNT511 Default Wireless Settings 3-2 Basic Installation Instructions 3-3 For...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Tech Pubs Part # October 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. About This Manual 1-1 v1.0, October 2005 This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages...
... that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Tech Pubs Part # October 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. About This Manual 1-1 v1.0, October 2005 This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages...
WPNT511 User Manual
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Click PDF button. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper ...
Click PDF button. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper ...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... transfer rates. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate at up to 240 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to...the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 gives you ultimate mobility in the optimal data transfer rate. It is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate in your office or while you create a wireless network for notebook computers ...
... transfer rates. In addition, it offers the faster speeds of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate at up to 240 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to...the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 gives you ultimate mobility in the optimal data transfer rate. It is far, the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate in your office or while you create a wireless network for notebook computers ...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... method. The LED indicates the wireless link condition of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 with an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 remains outside of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Warranty card • Support...
... method. The LED indicates the wireless link condition of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 with an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. • The wireless interface of the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 remains outside of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network setup or to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 • Warranty card • Support...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... instructions. (SSID) and, if network. A computer within the Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and network name operating range of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless networking accordingly. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... General networking concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to...
... instructions. (SSID) and, if network. A computer within the Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" and network name operating range of any new technology can be a difficult process. Wireless networking accordingly. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... General networking concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to...
WPNT511 User Manual
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...page B-1. What's Needed? Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use your WPNT511 in Infrastructure Mode, see the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be Learn More About TCP/IP connected Neighborhood configured with . TCP/IP Internet ...browse for How to files Addressing:" on page B-1. exchange files enabled for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. Connect to • Windows Client and File this table. wireless and wired network. The computer that have been assigned in their homes, or the...
...page B-1. What's Needed? Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use your WPNT511 in Infrastructure Mode, see the wirelessly Network wireless network needs to be Learn More About TCP/IP connected Neighborhood configured with . TCP/IP Internet ...browse for How to files Addressing:" on page B-1. exchange files enabled for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. Connect to • Windows Client and File this table. wireless and wired network. The computer that have been assigned in their homes, or the...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... wired network. application such as the other Windows computers in their homes, or combined Workgroup or Domain small offices. A Road Map for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. What's Needed? Windows Workgroup settings locate • Windows Client and File are using provided when Windows in the network. Use the Windows Add settings ...
... wired network. application such as the other Windows computers in their homes, or combined Workgroup or Domain small offices. A Road Map for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Table 2-1. What's Needed? Windows Workgroup settings locate • Windows Client and File are using provided when Windows in the network. Use the Windows Add settings ...
WPNT511 User Manual
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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Chapter 2-6 v1.0, October 2005 Introduction
User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Chapter 2-6 v1.0, October 2005 Introduction
WPNT511 User Manual
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... set up your wireless notebook adapter and connect. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your needs. The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511, please make...
... set up your wireless notebook adapter and connect. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside your immediate area could access your needs. The NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 provides highly effective security features which are covered in "Using Wireless Security Features" on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511, please make...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... sources of an access point. Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes The WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter, like all 802.11b/g adapters, can operate in the following two modes: • Access Point (Infrastructure): An 802.11 networking framework in this chapter are for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through an access point...
... sources of an access point. Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes The WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter, like all 802.11b/g adapters, can operate in the following two modes: • Access Point (Infrastructure): An 802.11 networking framework in this chapter are for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Computers can communicate through an access point...
WPNT511 User Manual
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... click autorun.exe on the CD. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same...
... click autorun.exe on the CD. b. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 Your NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 factory default basic settings are: • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WPNT511 Wireless Notebook Adapter to communicate with a wireless access point or wireless adapter, all devices must be set up to use the same...
WPNT511 User Manual
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When prompted, insert your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. Figure 3-2 3. a. Choose to set up your wireless notebook adapter. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook adapter. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. User Manual for instructions.
When prompted, insert your wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utility If you choose the Windows Zero Configuration option, then you must read the Windows XP documentation for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. Figure 3-2 3. a. Choose to set up your wireless notebook adapter. Figure 3-3 3-4 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless notebook adapter. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. User Manual for instructions.
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Figure 3-5 e. The WPNT511 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. These networks ... accept. Basic Setup 3-5 v1.0, October 2005 After you connect to be established. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 b. User Manual for saving a Profile. Click Next to accept the...
Figure 3-5 e. The WPNT511 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your wireless connection. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. These networks ... accept. Basic Setup 3-5 v1.0, October 2005 After you connect to be established. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 b. User Manual for saving a Profile. Click Next to accept the...
WPNT511 User Manual
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...the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. For Windows 2000 SP4 Users Installing a WPNT511 1. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Use the status bar to continue. a. Click the Install Software link ...3-6 4. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. If the CD main ...
...the Installation Complete message appears, click Next. For Windows 2000 SP4 Users Installing a WPNT511 1. Follow the Wizard steps, and click Next to verify your wireless connectivity. Insert the NETGEAR CD. Use the status bar to continue. a. Click the Install Software link ...3-6 4. For more details about connecting, see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the CD. Figure 3-7 3-6 Basic Setup v1.0, October 2005 User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. If the CD main ...
WPNT511 User Manual
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You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. c. Figure 3-9 Basic Setup 3-7 v1.0, October 2005 a. Figure 3-8 b. Click Next to a network (recommended).
You will be prompted to let the wizard help you connect to accept. When prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 2. Now, insert the wireless notebook adapter. c. Figure 3-9 Basic Setup 3-7 v1.0, October 2005 a. Figure 3-8 b. Click Next to a network (recommended).
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... have reviewed the settings, click Finish. It could take up to be established. User Manual for saving a Profile. The WPNT511 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Figure 3-11 3-8 v1.0, October 2005 Basic ...wireless connection to a minute for your wireless connection. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 3-10 e. f. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511...
... have reviewed the settings, click Finish. It could take up to be established. User Manual for saving a Profile. The WPNT511 icon appears in the drop-down list, and the wizard records your choice. Figure 3-11 3-8 v1.0, October 2005 Basic ...wireless connection to a minute for your wireless connection. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) is blank. The Smart Wizard Settings page opens. Figure 3-10 e. f. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511...